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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Maryland establishes tort duty of care for title companies

by Thomas Valkenet on 1/30/2013

On January 29, 2013, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued a decision that your title company can now be sued for negligent title searching, and for preparation of an incorrect or incomplete title commitment. This duty of...more

Litigation: Broker Commission & Unjust Enrichment; Village Road vs. Private Road

by Johnny D. Hall, Esq. on 7/30/2012

New York Case Law Summaries for July 30, 2012 include New York Court of Appeals decisions on 1) a broker suing to recover a commission and for unjust enrichment; and 2) a village attempting to convert a road to public use...more

Handling Threats of Contract Termination on a Construction Project

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 1/30/2006

In the construction field, threats of contract termination can strike terror in heart of a small contractor. Learn how to deal with such threats to minimize any damages claims....more

Managing Changes to the Construction Project

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 1/30/2006

Changes will always occur on construction projects-- no matter how small or streamlined the project may seem. Learn how to handle changes in project scope, cost, or time, to avoid contract disputes at the end....more

Understanding the Construction Contract Before You Sign It

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 1/30/2006

Before you sign a construction contract, take the time to understand the terms and conditions, what you are agreeing to, and what rights you may be giving up....more

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Maryland establishes tort duty of care for title companies

Litigation: Broker Commission & Unjust Enrichment; Village Road vs. Private Road

Handling Threats of Contract Termination on a Construction Project

Managing Changes to the Construction Project

Understanding the Construction Contract Before You Sign It

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